Katya Stelmakh

Katya Stelmakh

also known as Kate Stelmakh

4.9
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

12535 15th Ave NE, Suite 218, Seattle, WA

About Katya

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Katya Stelmakh represents a broad variety of domestic and international clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 100 companies and startup businesses. Focus on work, transfer, and investor visas for tech, real estate development & services firms.

20 years | 163 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

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Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Stelmakh & Associates, LLC

12535 15th Ave NE, Suite 218, Seattle, WA, 98125

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Katya Stelmakh's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

92 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Shubham | January 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Service and Support from Stelmakhlaw

I recently had the pleasure of working with Stelmakhlaw to file my EB1A petition, and I cannot express how grateful I am for their exceptional service. Initially, I faced uncertainty and anxiety about my immigration journey, having consulted with several law firms that left me feeling overwhelmed. Ho...wever, Stelmakhlaw stood out due to their clarity, confidence, and proven track record with cases similar to mine. I had learned about them during an EB1A session led by a previously approved client, which further solidified my decision to choose their firm. Once I joined their program, the onboarding process was seamless. I quickly uploaded all required documents and met with their extended team to discuss my case in detail. I appreciated their flexibility in using tools like Google Drive for communication and document sharing, which made the entire process more efficient. The team was always available for online meetings and maintained timely, clear communication throughout. Even when my assigned attorney changed, the new attorney quickly got up to speed on my case without any disruption. Katya, the founder, played a crucial role in drafting my petition. Her dedication was evident as she went above and beyond to strengthen my application, even working on Thanksgiving and responding to my queries during weekends and holidays. Her commitment made a significant difference in my experience. I was thrilled when my petition was filed during the holiday schedule and approved in less than 15 days. The professionalism and clear communication from Stelmakhlaw highlighted their commitment to their clients. Working with them was hassle-free, and securing my EB1A visa has provided me with the peace of mind and security I needed to continue my life in the U.S. I highly recommend Stelmakhlaw to anyone seeking immigration assistance.

Posted by Azamat | October 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommend Katya Stelmakh

I found out about Katya Stelmakh from a friend in February last year and immediately contacted her. I had experience with other lawyers who did not have clear process of reviewing my case, would not be transparent about the fees and would drag my time without fast response. Katya immediately reviewed... my case and clearly stated all steps forward. She was open about any possible problems going forward. We had a few arguments along the way about the approach and who does what, but eventually we all as a the team worked together for final result. I got my EB-1 visa approved within 12 days and received my work authorization in 2 months after submission of the documents. At the moment I am waiting for my green card to be issued. I highly recommend Katya and her team!

Posted by Nimi | May 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

O1 visa filing

I went with Stelmakh & Associates for my O1 visa filing. I have known Katya since the past two years and had heard amazing things about her. Upon our first interaction she was very optimistic about my case and I see her present the case in very robust manner when we discussed it. This made me believe... they would be the best form for my case. Working with them was better than I hoped for. They are on top of everything and are very timely and professional. O1 is a lot of documentation and I loved how the team was always there to keep you on time and support you to the best of their abilities. They paid attention to every small detail. I cannot recommend a better firm than them for your visa filing.

Posted by Sergey | November 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Searching for a top-notch immigration attorney? Look no more!

Having consulted with several immigration attorneys about EB-2 NIW, I was not convinced that my case will be handled with a level of attention that I was looking for. However, I was lucky to come across Stelmakh & Associates via a recommendation from my extended network. From the very first intera...ction with Katya Stelmakh, I was impressed with her attention to detail and professionalism. Not only did Katya invest time to learn about my unique immigration situation, she provided an overview of several options, winning my trust and desire to retain her firm for my case. It was a true pleasure to work with Katya and her team. I have always received thorough responses to all my questions within 1-2 business days. I especially appreciated her flexibility and willingness to make adjustments while preparing my NIW petition. Most importantly, she ensured that the case includes sufficient amount of evidence to maximize the chance of success. As a result, my NIW petition was approved in just 11 days! I highly recommend Stelkmakh & Associates to anyone who is looking for a professional and highly-skilled immigration attorney who will go above and beyond to build the strongest possible immigration case for you.

Posted by Esteban | April 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Katya is just awesome.

I always will be gratefull for the help I got, I came to the US, with an L1 visa, and since I came in things were not going well for me in the company that bought me to US, I contacted Kate and her team, they gave me all the required advices and walked me through the whole process with honesty and co...nfidence. I was able to get my green card without the need of the company, now I'm able to work wherever I want. Thanks Stelmakh and associates.... I recommend them 100%.

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Katya Stelmakh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maxim Voltchenko

Immigration lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Grode

Immigration lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Katya and I have worked together on many cases. She is a professional in the truest sense of the word. She is a great lawyer, honest, caring and dedicated. She has a vast knowledge of business immigration and family immigration law. I fully recommend and support her work in the community and on behalf of immigrants across the country."

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Michael Galletch

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Jonathan Grode

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Top 10 Emerging Immigration Law Firms, Manage HR Magazine

2004

CALI Award for Excellence in Comparative Employment Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

2003

John M. Adams Award for Excellence in Constitutional Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

2001

Winner - Belarus national round, Oralist - international round, The Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner and Managing Director, Stelmakh & Associates, LLC

2008 - 2008

Contract Attorney, Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Marks & Sokolov

2004 - 2004

Legal Intern, World Bank

2003 - 2003

Legal Intern, Bailey Cavalieri, LLC

Associations

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2005

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Geneva – Duke Law School in Switzerland

Certificate

Speaking Engagements

2024

International CleanTech Meets U.S. Capital Conference EMPOWERING CLEANTECH. Immigration Strategies for Global Innovators

2012

ANNUAL RSPN BUSINESS TRENDS FORUM Entrepreneurship in 2012: Survival or Growth?

Publications

Languages

Russian

Ukrainian

Belarusian

English

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